TIP31 TO-220 PNP Silicon Power Transistors

Product Description: TIP31 TO220
The TIP31 is a silicon NPN power transistor designed for general-purpose applications, particularly in linear amplification and switching. Housed in the TO-220 package, it is suitable for medium power applications.

Features

• NPN Configuration: The TIP31 operates as an NPN transistor, enabling effective current amplification.
• Voltage Ratings:
  Maximum Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCE): 40V
  Maximum Collector-Base Voltage (VCB): 80V
  Maximum Emitter-Base Voltage (VEB): 5V
• Current Handling Capability:
  Maximum Collector Current (IC): 3A
• Power Dissipation:
  Maximum Power Dissipation (PD): Approximately 40W.
• Gain Characteristics:
  DC Current Gain (hFE): Typically ranges from 10 to 50, depending on the collector current.
• Transition Frequency:
  Transition Frequency (ft): Approximately 3 MHz.

Applications
The TIP31 TO220 is utilized in various applications:

• Audio Amplifiers: Ideal for use in audio amplifier circuits due to its high power handling capabilities.
• Switching Applications: Commonly used in medium power switching circuits.
• Voltage Regulators: Suitable for use in linear voltage regulation circuits.
• General Purpose Electronics: Effective in a variety of general-purpose electronic circuits, including signal processing and control applications.

Package Included:
1 x TIP31 TO220 Transistor. Please note that the product image is for illustrative purposes only. The actual product may vary slightly in appearance!